GRE Word List

ROUSING

giving rise to excitement : stirring

The meaning of the word rousing is giving rise to excitement : stirring.

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WordMeaning
forlornbereft
psychicof or relating to the psyche : psychogenic
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
postulatedemand
congenitalexisting at or dating from birth
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broachbrooch
inclineto bend the head or body forward : bow
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
testatora person who dies leaving a will or testament in force